Apr 17, 2010
Posted by Beth on Apr 17, 2010 in North Carolina, Outdoors, Southern Pines | 0 comments
I’ve been working with a new customer, Brad Charles, to construct a web site. I have to say that I don’t think I’ve met such a nice person in a long, long time. I want to give hm a little plug here! If you’re in the Southern Pines area and need equine (horse) fencing, please give him a call!
Equine Fencing, Southern Pines, NC
910-692-8276
910-690-7000
Apr 5, 2010
Posted by Beth on Apr 5, 2010 in North Carolina, Southern Pines | 4 comments
According to the Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), it’s a member of the pea family! I think wisteria is a beautiful plant, but many here in NC think it’s a monster, because it devours its host. Around here, you see it everywhere, growing on any tree or structure it can find. I found this vine on some trees behind our office.

Another sure sign of spring (aside from the haze of yellow pine pollen currently engulfing us), are the blossoming of azaleas. These are in front of my house.

Mar 7, 2010
Posted by Beth on Mar 7, 2010 in Southern Pines | 0 comments
Buddy and I went to Martin Park in Southern Pines yesterday for a walk. He really had a great time, as you can see. Today is warmer and sunnier! I’ve been doing some chores in the house, but every chance I get, I’m going outside to soak up some sun. the forecast for the upcoming week indicates high temperatures in the 60s and even 70! The lows are creeping up too, with night time temperatures in the 40s and 50s. My favorite time of year is approaching. I predict that I’ll be getting the pool ready pretty soon.
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If you’re looking for an interesting movie to see, get The Informant!
Sep 23, 2009
Posted by Beth on Sep 23, 2009 in Life, North Carolina, Southern Pines | 6 comments
Does anyone recognize this spider? It was on my back yard fence last weekend.
Sept. 29, 2009: I found out that this is a Silver-backed Argiope.
Is it even a spider? In the photo (from my phone), I can’t distinguish 8 legs.

One spider I found in my front yard is a black widow, I’m pretty sure. I didn’t handle it. I captured it in a jar and then let it go in some woods.

Cell phone cameras are really handy, but the image quality isn’t so great.

Southern Pines North Carolina spiders
Sep 11, 2009
Posted by Beth on Sep 11, 2009 in Southern Pines | 0 comments
The Southern Pines (North Carolina) Fire Department raised a flag in memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks on 9/11/2001. I pulled over to take a picture. The flag hangs on the end of a ladder, which is extended out over Pennsylvania Avenue, near US 1.

Southern Pines NC Fire Department